Problem while creating System restore in Windows Vista

I am unable to create system restore for my windows vista pc due to getting an error code 80043230F. I tried many ways to recover this issue but getting this code with message Shadow copy provider had an unexpected error. Can anyone tell me the reason for getting this message with resolution too. Help!!

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It is possible that volume shadow copy service is not started on your system So, check it first to fix this issue, follow the procedure:

> Click on start button and go to search box
> Type services.msc in box and hit enter
> Now, navigate to service Volume shadow copy
> Do right click on it and then click on start
> Restart your system and try to create system restore again onn your PC

If issue still persisting then run system file checker tool and again check the issue. It should be resolved now.

Method 1

1. Click Start, and then click Run.
2. In the Open box, type regedit, and then click OK.
3. Locate the following registry key:Note Your system registry may not contain the following entry. If it does not, try Method 2.HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\VxD\VxDMon
   
4. Change the DelayFirstRstpt value from 1 to 0:
   1. In the right pane, click DelayFirstRstpt.
   2. On the Edit menu, click Modify.
   3. In the Value data box, type 0, and then click OK.
5. Restart your computer.
6. Click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, click System Restore to start the System Restore utility, and then create a restore point.

Method 2

1. Insert your Windows Me Startup disk into your computer's floppy disk drive, and then restart your computer.
   
   At the MS-DOS prompt, type c:, and then press enter.
2. At the MS-DOS prompt, type cd\windows\command (where windows is the name of the folder in which Windows is installed), and then press ENTER.
3. At the command prompt, type scanreg /restore, and then press ENTER.
4. Select one of the backup copies of the registry to restore, and then press ENTER.
   
   Note A registry that is functioning correctly has the word "Started" displayed next to the date.
5. When you receive notification that you restored a properly functioning registry, press ENTER to restart your computer.
6. Click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, click System Restore to start the System Restore utility, and then create a restore point.

Method 3

Rename the System Restore directory. To do this, perform the following steps.

1. Insert your Windows Me Startup disk into your computer's floppy disk drive, and then restart your computer.
   
   At the MS-DOS prompt, type c:, and then press enter.
2. Type attrib -r -s -h _RESTORE, and then press ENTER.
3. Type ren _RESTORE oldrest, and then press ENTER.

This problem may occur if the volume shadow copy service was not started.To make that start follow these steps

• Go to the start button and click on it
• Then type services.msc in the search and press enter
• Then navigate to service Volume shadow copy
• Then right click on it and select the start option
• Now restart your computer and then try to crate the system restore

If this does not solve your problem then run the System File Checker.To do that follow these steps

• Go to the start button and click on it
• Then open Run and then type sfc\scan now in the Run Command
• Then press enter
• It will start the scan process and will restore or repair the system files
• then try to create the system restore